British & Irish Championships 2024

[Steve Boyd]

It would be interesting to know where the money’s coming from

The FB post says "manufacturer supported", so presumably Stellantis are involved. It also says "supported by Michelin Motorsport", so there's a tyre backer as well.

[HKSjbg]

https://youtube.com/shorts/j5dBVNfHM...SqpwW7Tna-_tQF

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzmFP...RlODBiNWFlZA==

Meirion Evans has been testing the Polo on gravel at Phil Price Rally School in preparation for this weekend’s Wyedean. I wonder if it means he’s planning entering the BRC next year. I flat out asked that in the comments, not expecting a full-disclosure reply

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://youtube.com/shorts/j5dBVNfHM...SqpwW7Tna-_tQF

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzmFP...RlODBiNWFlZA==

Meirion Evans has been testing the Polo on gravel at Phil Price Rally School in preparation for this weekend’s Wyedean. I wonder if it means he’s planning entering the BRC next year. I flat out asked that in the comments, not expecting a full-disclosure reply

He should, he probably wont get a better chance of going for the BRC title given the likely dearth of top quality entrants.

[HKSjbg]

Well he should be the man to beat on tarmac, considering her has two proper international wins to his name in the ITRC

[HKSjbg]

Provisional SRC calendar, confirming that the Carlisle Stages won’t run next year as the Anglo-Caledonian effectively replaces it

http://www.scottishrallychampionship...ship-calendar/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

**BREAKING NEWS**

The 2024 JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion has been confirmed as a round of the 2024 FIA ERC - European Rally Championship , in a move that will see this major international competition return to Wales for the first time in 28 years.

It will also be the first time the UK has hosted a round of a top-tier FIA championship since Wales Rally GB last took place in October 2019, just one month after Rali Ceredigion was first held.

Rali Ceredigion organisers have worked closely with regional stakeholders, commercial partners and local authorities to secure the resources and infrastructure necessary to support this major step forward for the event. After meeting with the ERC promoter to discuss detailed operating requirements and procedures, the 2023 event was observed by FIA officials, their report endorsing Rali Ceredigion as a worthy candidate for ERC inclusion in 2024.

[Sal yet again]

Great that its not the last round as well which should hopefully see more of the title contenders show up even if it will be one of the more expensive/awkward events for the mainland ERC crews to compete in. Would imagine it will draw some of the top ITRC crews over as well.

If anyone has any tips for good viewing spots then let me know as will be able to come down from Yorkshire for the rally as it doesnt clash with my wedding anniversary now the date has move forwards!!

[HKSjbg]

Check the double hairpins at about 8.7km on stage 10/13 Clywedog https://www.rally-maps.com/Rali-Ceredigion-2023

That was the best spot we went to all weekend - we got REALLY close up on the inside of the first left-hander and everything was a joy to watch, including the Land Rovers spinning up their inside rear wheels

SS3/6 Cwm Ystwyth was also a good one. We walked (plus a lift from a local farmer on his quad bike!) from Craig Goch Dam to the junction at about 24.25km in, at the top of the hill, accidentally happening upon Paul Woodford and the Special Stage team. You can see and hear the cars coming for about 2km.

The designated spectator spots, of which we went to one, are a bit sterilised in my opinion - too far from the action and not the best spot to see the cars at their best. But maybe nice for a bit of atmosphere.

I’m already excited to go back next year and hope some of the stages from last year return to up the stage km count a bit for the ERC.

[the sniper]

Check the double hairpins at about 8.7km on stage 10/13 Clywedog https://www.rally-maps.com/Rali-Ceredigion-2023

That was the best spot we went to all weekend - we got REALLY close up on the inside of the first left-hander and everything was a joy to watch, including the Land Rovers spinning up their inside rear wheels

Don't tell everyone, it'll be packed next year! I'll have to find another spot now... I was on the outside of the right hander on the second run, though only because some folks had already claimed the inside of the left hander... Small world, heh!

[HKSjbg]

We found a spot on the inside of the left hander still, it was a bit of a squeeze though!